How To Fix RD653 - Data element &1 of InfoObject &2 is not unique in CO-PA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Data element &1 of InfoObject &2 is not unique in CO-PA

What causes this issue?

When creating a hierarchy
DataSource, you assign an InfoObject and the corresponding data
element to the DataSource. However, data element &V1& for
InfoObject &V2& is not assigned uniquely to a characteristic in
Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). You need the characteristic
to be able to display CO-PA hierarchies.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use <DS:TRAN.SM30>Table View Maintenance</> to call up view
V_TKEBWLH.
Assign InfoObject (basis characteristic), data element, and domain to
the CO-PA characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD653 - Data element &1 of InfoObject &2 is not unique in CO-PA ?

  The SAP error message RD653 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a data element in the context of CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis). This error typically arises when there are multiple entries for a data element in the InfoObject, which should be unique.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the data element specified in the error message has duplicate entries in the underlying data source or InfoObject.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the InfoObject or the data model, leading to non-unique values being generated.
  Data Load Issues: During data loading processes, if the data is not properly cleansed or transformed, it can lead to duplicates being introduced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the entries in the relevant InfoObject table. Look for duplicates in the data element specified in the error message.
  You can also run queries to identify duplicate records based on the key fields of the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to cleanse the data. This may involve removing or consolidating duplicate entries in the source system or during the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration of the InfoObject in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the data element are correct and that it is defined to be unique where necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Load Process: 
  
  If the issue arises during data loading, review the data load process to ensure that it includes steps to handle duplicates appropriately. This may involve modifying the transformation rules or using data quality tools.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and InfoObjects for any specific guidelines or best practices regarding uniqueness constraints.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking InfoObjects.
  SE16 (Data Browser) for viewing table contents.
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for monitoring data loads and transformations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to CO-PA and InfoObjects that might address this error.
  
  
  
  Data Modeling: 
  
  Understanding the data model and relationships in CO-PA can help in identifying where the uniqueness constraint is being violated.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RD653 error and implement a solution to resolve it.